Understanding Maclaurin Polynomials: Exploring Substitution Techniques

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This discussion focuses on the correct application of substitution techniques in Maclaurin polynomials, specifically addressing the errors in notation related to remainder terms. The user incorrectly labeled their remainder terms as "R_2(x)" and "R_4(x)" instead of the correct forms "R_2(x+2)" and "R_2(x^2+2)". The conversation highlights the importance of precise notation in polynomial approximations to avoid confusion and ensure accurate calculations.

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I'm trying to understand the reminder of Maclaurin polynomials

[PLAIN]http://estro.uuuq.com/0.png
[PLAIN]http://estro.uuuq.com/1.png
[PLAIN]http://estro.uuuq.com/2.png
[PLAIN]http://estro.uuuq.com/3.png
[PLAIN]http://estro.uuuq.com/4.png
Here I show few attempts to use substitution on known polynomials.

Where I'm wrong?
 
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The only thing you are doing wrong is that you have "[itex]R_2(x)[/itex]" and "[itex]R_4(x)[/itex]". What you should have is [itex]R_2(x+2)[/itex] and [itex]R_2(x^2+ 2)[/quote] as you do on the right.[/itex]
 
Thank you for your response,
So this is mistake in my book?: [PLAIN]http://estro.uuuq.com/book_wrong.png

So the right way is: [PLAIN]http://estro.uuuq.com/right.png
 
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